Ryan L. Freedman, MD

Dr. Freedman is a board-certified Comprehensive Pediatric Ophthalmologist And Strabismologist who specializes in the care of children with eye diseases and adults with strabismus. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. During his medical training, he received multiple awards, including the Junior Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor and the Hanna Obertynski MD Research Award. Dr. Freedman has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and provides both medical and surgical care for all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus.

Personal Statement

My goal as a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismologist is to provide compassionate, personalized care for each patient. I strive to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard and supported, and I work closely with families to develop treatment plans that are both effective and practical. I believe in combining the latest medical and surgical approaches with clear communication to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes for their vision and eye health.

Clinical Interests

Glaucoma, cataract, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, dermoids, congenital ptosis, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, uveitis

Education

Organizations

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Honors and awards

2023-2024

Hanna Obertynski MD Research Award (Best published paper), Kresge Eye Institute

2024

Residency Academic Achievement Award (Outstanding performance), Kresge Eye Institute 

2022

Residency Academic Achievement Award (Outstanding performance), Kresge Eye Institute 

2018

Junior Alpha Omega Alpha Honor (Recognized for academic excellence), Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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Lee PSY, Freedman RL, Abrams G, Lin X, Bahl RS. Surgically Induced Scleritis Associated With Suture Hypersensitivity Following Strabismus Surgery. Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2024 Jan-Feb;61(1):e4-e6. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20231214-03. Epub 2024 Jan 1. PMID: 38306237

Freedman RL, Mielke N, Younes E, Kim C, Bahl A, Bahl RS. Carotid blood flow in abnormal head posture: a prospective observational study exploring facial asymmetry in strabismus. Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2023 Oct;27(5):281.e1-281.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2023.07.010. Epub 2023 Sep 17. PMID: 37717618

Freedman RL, Freedman ZT, Elsharawi R, Barbosa J, Kim C, Hughes BA, Abrams GW. Analysis of ophthalmology subspecialty opioid prescribing patterns during the opioid public health crisis. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Dec 2:S0008-4182(22)00340-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.11.004. PMID: 36463965

Goyal A, Richards C, Freedman RL, Rodriguez T, Guest JM, Patel V, Syeda S, Arsenault SM, Kim C, Hall LM, Hughes BA, Juzych MS. The Vision Detroit Project: Integrated Screening and Community Eye-Health Education Interventions Improve Eyecare Awareness. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 2022 Sep 29:1-9. doi: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2127785. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36177537

Freedman RL, Elsharawi R, Juzych MS, Kim C, Goyal A, Ridha Al-Timimi F, Chen H, Hughes BA. Impact of Fellowship Training on Practice Patterns of Glaucoma Surgeons Treating Medicare fee-for-service Beneficiaries. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 2022 Sep 28:1-7. doi: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2129075. PMID: 36171732

Patel V, Freedman RL, Das S, Mansoor S, Parekh H, Ridha F. Post-operative Day Zero Versus Day One Follow-Up for Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery. Cureus, 2022 Sep 18;14(9):e29286. doi: 10.7759/cureus.29286. PMID: 36277527; PMCID: PMC9578331

Goyal A, Richards C, Patel V, Syeda S, Guest JM, Freedman RL, Hall LM, Kim C, Sirajeldin A, Rodriguez T, Arsenault SM, Boss JD, Hughes B, Juzych MS. The Vision Detroit Project: Visual Burden, Barriers, and Access to Eye Care in an Urban Setting. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 2021 Feb 12:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09286586.2021.1884264. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33576279